Bryan Danielson Comments On Potential In-Ring Return

Bryan Danielson has spoken about the possibility of an in-ring comeback.

Bryan Danielson says he is not ruling out a return to the ring, though his current travel schedule with AEW has made that prospect less likely. Danielson joined the full-time commentary team on AEW Dynamite in September 2025. While he enjoys the role, he told Undisputed that the weekly travel has taken a toll on his injured neck.

“The traveling is so hard on my neck,” Danielson said. “Once I started traveling again, I went back to sleeping four-and-a-half hours a night. There was a point around Forbidden Door that I had delusions of wrestling a couple matches a year. After traveling for commentary, I don’t see how it would be possible. And that’s without bumps.”

Danielson said he struggled with sleep for nearly a year after facing Will Ospreay at AEW Dynasty 2024, often waking after only a few hours because of neck pain. He credited Adam Copeland for recommending a physical therapist who significantly improved his condition.

“After the first night, I slept nine hours straight. After the second night, I slept eight hours straight. After that, I was sleeping seven or eight hours almost every night. That’s a game changer for how you feel,” he said.

Danielson stepped away from full-time in-ring competition in October 2024 and said he hopes to avoid surgery on his neck.

“I don’t close it off,” Danielson said about a potential return. “Maybe… The traveling itself is so taxing, so I don’t know. We’ll see.”

How Many Titles Did Bryan Danielson Win Throughout His Career?

Bryan Danielson enjoyed one of the most decorated careers of his generation, capturing championships across multiple major promotions.

In WWE, he became a five-time world champion, winning the WWE Championship and the World Heavyweight Championship, including his historic victory in the main event of WrestleMania 30. He also held the Intercontinental Championship, United States Championship, and multiple tag team titles during his run.

Outside WWE, Danielson built his reputation on the independent scene and in Ring of Honor, where he held the ROH World Championship for a then-record reign and established himself as one of the top technical wrestlers in the world. His last title win was the AEW World Title, which he won from Swerve Strickland at All In: London in 2024.

Across his career, Danielson has won close to 30 recognised championships, cementing his legacy as one of the most accomplished and respected wrestlers of his era.